Ape Index Swimming – UPDATED 2021 – A Complete Guide
Do you know those people who have a really long arm span? Well, the science behind this is called an ape index. It is calculated by how many inches your arms span for every inch of height you are. Measuring your ape index swimming score can...
Swimmers Elbow – A Complete Guide To Swimmers Elbow & Treatment
Swimmers elbow is an injury many triathletes develop when increasing their training load too fast. However, beginners are more commonly affected because of their poor technique. Affected areas include pain around the outside of the elbow and inside of the elbow. So what can you do...
Half Ironman Triathlon Training Plans – What is Available?
Whether you're new to triathlon or stepping up to a half Ironman event, some changes are needed in your training to help prepare you for the event. Luckily SportCoaching has a range of half Ironman triathlon training plans to help you prepare for the event. All...
What Equipment Do I Need for a Triathlon – Swim, Bike & Run
We are often asked by beginner and novice triathletes “what do you wear for a triathlon” and “what equipment do I need for a triathlon”. We aim to answer these questions here. More important than any recommendation of product “X” or product “Y” is the...
How to Start Training for a Triathlon – UPDATED 2021
As a beginner triathlete, it may be difficult to know how to start training for a triathlon. If you don’t have everything lined up, many things could go wrong: you may get frustrated; train too much; not eat right; injure yourself; make yourself think you’re...
Muscles Still Sore After 4 Days Training – What Should You Do?
Whether you are training for a marathon, cycling 100 miles, or just training, muscle soreness is a common occurrence. But what happens when your muscles are still sore after 3 or 4 days of training? What should you do? In this article, we look at why...
Triathlon Order of Events – What Are They? Olympic, Sprint & Ironman
Standard triathlon events involve three main sports timed over various distances. These include swimming, cycling, and running. Competitors start with swimming, followed by cycling and running. While this order can sometimes change, this is the most common triathlon order of events. Between each of these events, you...
How to Train For a Triathlon Without a Pool – Resistance Band Workouts For Triathletes
t's not uncommon for some of the athletes we coach in triathlon to have periods where they can't swim. Usually, this is because the pool is being renovated, or they are traveling with work. Luckily there are some dry land swimming exercises you can do...
Electrolytes for Runners – Why Are Electrolytes Important For Runners?
You likely already know that the right amount of electrolytes for runners are crucial to their performance. But you may be wondering when should you consume electrolytes and in what quantity. When and how many electrolytes you need are often lost in the pervasive marketing of...
Is it Healthy to Sweat a Lot? Sweating More Than Usual During Exercise
Sweating a lot while cycling or running is a common occurrence for everyone. But is it healthy to sweat a lot when exercising? And how much should you sweat when exercising? Is it Healthy to Sweat a Lot? What You Should Know You may have heard people...